Our desire to adopt stems from a mutual desire placed in our hearts, we believe by God.This is something that we have discussed at various times both prior to and throughout our married years.We have two of our own biological children, Jaiden, 7 and Levi, 4 and due to some genetic issues; we were cautioned against having any more children biologically. We feel our family at this time is not complete and consider it an honor and privilege to have adoption as a means by which to add to our family.

Saturday, October 26, 2013

Funds raised...now what?

By God's grace and through much help from family and friends- our "36 Hour Drive to Peru" drive last weekend was a huge success. We do have preliminary numbers on funds that came in, and are still awaiting a few more donations that are en route. We will update our fundraiser thermometer as soon as all donations have been received.

With the donations that were made, (we had monetary as well as sky miles)- we will be able to purchase our airline tickets. God willing, we'll be able to make this purchase and finalize travel for the week of Nov 18 very soon. We had hoped to make the purchase already but at the recommendation of our Peruvian attorney, we're waiting a little longer to make sure the US embassy in Lima receives the necessary notifications. Which, by our Social Worker's calculations- should be within the very near future.

Please pray that things will be in order quickly so that we can buy the tickets. There's many facets to this- US Customs, US Embassy office, Peruvian Family & Children Services (MIMP), and our Attorney. Also please pray that tickets will be less expensive since we've had to wait (yes, not the norm but God is a big God!).